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Index
Acton, R.C., [44]
Adam, James, [43]
Adam, John, [43]
Adam, Robert, [21], [25];
disposition of property, [91];
real estate transactions, [90], [157];
Masonic activities, [91];
migration to Virginia, [91]
Adam silversmiths, [43]f
Adam, William W., [43]
Advertisements, [32], [40], [44], [69], [100], [102], [104], [188], [198], [204], [220], [235]
Alexander, Charles Francis, [215]
Alexander, Gerard, [5]
Alexander, John, [3];
donation of land to Christ Church, [132];
real estate transactions, [169], [182], [242]
Alexander, Philip, [5]
Alexander, William Thornton, [182];
real estate transactions, [217], [223], [242]
Alexandria Academy, [25]
Alexandria, Town of. See [Town of Alexandria]
Amusements, [28]f
Anderson, James, [224]
Apothecary Shop, [195]f
Apprentices, [25]
Architecture (See entry of specific structure);
ability of citizens, [39];
influence of English design, [40]
Arrell, David, [182]
Barcourt, Adolph, [111]
Bakeries, [33]
Balls, [29], [100]
Barbee, David Rankin, [100]
Bartle, Samuel, [215]
Barton, Benjamin, [44]
Beale, Howard, [226]
Belhaven, name rejected, [12]
Belle Haven, [4]
Belvoir, settlement by Fairfax, [78];
visitors to, [79]
Berkeley, Sir William, [3]
Bird, Thomas, [46]
Black, Hon. & Mrs. Hugo L., [222]
Bounties of land, [186]
Braddock, Gen. Edward, [14];
expedition, [16]
Braddock House, [262]
Brissot de Warville, [37]
Brockett, Robert, [40], [140]
Brook, James, [104]
Brown, Dr. Gustavus, [192]
Brown House, [119]f;
visitors to, [122]
Brown, John, raid of, [196]
Brown, John Douglas, [170]
Brown, Ward, [161]
Brown, Dr. William, antecedents, [120];
civic services, [122];
epitaph, [119];
medical writings, [122];
migration to Virginia, [120];
necrology, [122];
real estate transactions, [120];
treasurer of Fire Company, [150]
Building, delinquency in, [14]
Buildings, municipal. See Public Works
Burke, John W., [76]
Burnett, Charles, [44]
Capital, National, establishment, [39].
See also [District of Columbia].
Capitol, cornerstone laid, [164]
Captains' Row, [159]
Captains' Walk, [244]
Carlyle House, [62]f;
visitors to, [67]
Carlyle, John, [5], [14], [17], [21];
ability as architect, [39], [69];
bequests, [67], [69];
builds Christ Church, [132];
civic services, [62], [64], [67]f, [69];
death, [69];
mercantile activities, [64];
real estate, [65]
Carlyle, Sarah Fairfax, [67]
Carlyle, Sybil West, [67]
Caton, William, [104]
[Cazenove], Antoine Charles de, civic services, [246];
migration to Virginia, [245]
Chatham, [203]
Christ Church, [131]f;
attended by R.E. Lee, [229];
lands of, [226]-227
Cincinnati, Society of the, [37]
Circuses, [31]
City Tavern. See [Gadsby's Tavern]
Civil War, effect on town, [48]f
Claggett's Hotel, [242]
Coachmaking, [42]
Cockfights, [28]
Coffee House. See [Gadsby's Tavern]
Cohen, William, [44]
Committee of Safety, [35]
Confederate States Army, contribution to, [48]
Conway Cabal, [187]
Cook, Joseph Francis, [215]
Coryell, George, [40], [187];
civic services, [188]
Coryton, Josiah, [46]
Cox, Mr. & Mrs. Hugh B., [112]
Craik, George Washington, [190]
Craik House, [184]f
Craik, Dr. James, [47];
antecedents, [184];
attends Mrs. Washington, [194];
attends Gen. Washington, [192];
children of, [190];
death, [194];
migration to Virginia, [185];
militia service, [185];
real estate transactions, [187];
Revolutionary services, [187]
Crilly, Misses, [232]
Cunningham, Ann Pamela, [75]
Currency, use of pistoles, [9]
Currie, James, [170]
Customs, taboos, [223]
Custis, George Washington Parke, [102]
Custis, Nelly, [27]
Custis, Washington, [204]
Dade, Rev. Townsend, [135]
Daingerfield, John B., acquires Lyceum, [256]
Dalton, General, [112]
Dalton House, [71]f
Dalton, John, [14], [21];
bequests, [71], [72];
civic services, [71];
mercantile activities, [71];
real estate transactions, [71];
visits by Washington, [72]
Danna, Rev. Charles B., [136]
Davis, Rev. Thomas, [135]
Dawe, Philip, [43]
Decatur House, bought by Gadsby, [111]
De Cazenove. See[ Cazenove]
De Kalb, Baron, [37]
Delacour, Joshua, [42]
De Lancey, Governor, [15]
Delarue, Joseph, [43]
Dick, Dr. Elisha Cullen, [28];
attends Washington, [163], [192];
Masonic services, [164];
medical advice, [166];
migration to Virginia, [162]f;
militia service, [164];
real estate transactions, [170]
Dick, Hannah Harmon, [163]
Dinwiddie, Governor, [15]
[District of Columbia], cession of land to, [39];
withdrawal from, [48]
Dixon, John, real estate transactions, [114]
Domestic economy, [31]f
Doughton, Francis, [139]
Dowdney, William, [43]
Duffey, George, [44]
Duffey, John, [44]
Dulany, Benjamin, acquaintance with Washington, [173];
behavior, [176];
poem dedicated to, [178];
steward of Jockey Club, [176]
Dulany House, [173]f
Dunmore, Governor, [35]
Du Quesne, Fort, [16]
Education, early, [22].
See also [Schools]
English, Samuel, [170]
Epidemics, [46], [164]
Fairfax, Anne, [77]
Fairfax, Bryan, [35], [77], [135]
Fairfax, Deborah Gedney Clarke, [77]
Fairfax family, antecedents, [77];
contribution to Alexandria, [237];
intermarriages of, [237]
Fairfax, George, [5], [8]
Fairfax, George William, [7], [77];
aspersions on birth, [83];
letter to Sally, [83];
move to England, [84];
real estate transactions, [88]
Fairfax, Hannah, [77]
Fairfax (George William) House, [87]f
Fairfax, Henry, [77]
Fairfax, Dr. Orlando, [235]
Fairfax, Sally Cary, social activities, [79]
Fairfax, Sarah Walker, [77]
Fairfax, Thomas, [5], [53], [77];
incensed with Washington, [34];
real estate transactions, [234]
Fairfax, William, [5], [8], [77];
civic services, [78];
Fairfax Street home, [60];
migration to Virginia, [77];
real estate transactions, [88], [157]
Fairs, [31];
source of income, [9]
Fawcett, House, [162]f
Female Stranger, legend of, [106]f
Fire companies, [47]
Fire engines, purchase of, [149]f
Fire fighting techniques, [150]
Fire insurance, list of properties covered, [154]
Fires, [46]
First Virginia Regiment, [186]
Fitzhugh House, [202]f
Fitzhugh, Mary Lee, [204]
Fitzhugh, William, [7], [8], [202]f;
association with Washington, [203];
bequests, [205];
real estate transactions, [202]
Fitzhugh, William Henry, [206]
Fleming, Mary E., [207]
Fleming, Thomas, [25], [40]
Fowle, William, [40], [218]
Fox hunting, [31]
Frazer, Margaret, [160]
Freemasons, Lodge of, [25], [91];
contribution to, [106];
entertains La Fayette, [110]
French, hostile attitude of, [14]
Friendship Fire Company, [150], [154]
Fry, Joshua, [13]
Gadsby, John, [99]f;
buys Decatur House, [111]
[Gadsby's Tavern], [242], [99]f;
fame of, [102];
fare, [102];
meetings held in, [103];
patrons, [100]f, [102];
visit of Female Stranger, [106];
Washington's association, [110]f
Galt, James, [46]
Galt, William, [46]
Ganet, James, [44]
Georgian Cottage, [217]f
Ghost, of Spring Gardens, [201];
of Swope House, [112]f
Glebe lands, [226]
Goat Castle, [137]
Goldsborough, Anna Maria, [206]
Goldsmiths. See[ Silversmiths]
Gooch, Governor, [5]
Governors, conference of, [15]
Great Hunting Creek warehouse, [3]
Green, Rev. Charles, [131]
Green's Mansions, [262]
Greetner, Margaret, [42]
Gregory, William, [215]
Griffith, Rev. David, [135]
Hadsel, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Latimer, [210]
Halket, Col. Peter, [15]
Hallowell, Benjamin, [40], [208], [240];
civic services, [251];
describes La Fayette's visit, [247]f;
early difficulties, [248];
financial difficulties, [250];
migration to Virginia, [247];
reputation grows, [251];
sponsors Lyceum, [254]
Hamilton, Mrs. Donald M., [246]
Hansen, Samuel, [27]
Hardware merchants, [44]
Harper Houses, [156]f
Harper, John, [91];
civic services, [161];
family history, [160];
division of Fairfax property, [93];
real estate transactions, [157], [160]
Harrison, Mrs. Burton, [237]
Harrison, Rev. Elias, [142]
Herbert, William, [28]
Hill, Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Westcott, [259]
Hodgson, William, disposition of Fairfax property, [96];
migration to Virginia, [95];
political offenses, [95];
real estate transactions, [207]
Hog, Peter, [13]
Homes, designed layouts, [41]
Hooe, James H., [166]
Hooe, John Daingerfield, [258]
Hooe, Robert Townsend, [255]
Horse racing, [28], [176], [198]
Horses, importation of, [29], [69]
Hough, John, real estate transactions, [157]
Houses, distinguished:
Apothecary Shop, [195]f;
Braddock House, [262];
Brown House, [119]f;
Captains' Row, [159];
Carlyle House, [62]f;
Christ Church, [131]f;
Coffee House, [99];
Craik House, [184]f;
Dalton House, [71]f;
Dulany House, [173]f;
Fairfax House, [87]f;
Fawcett House, [162]f;
Fitzhugh House, [202]f;
Gadsby's Tavern, [99]f;
Harper Houses, [156]f;
La Fayette-Lawrason-Cazenove House, [239]f;
Lee House, [225]f;
Lloyd House, [248];
Married Houses, [71]f;
Marsteller House, [25];
Peruke Shop, [127]f;
Presbyterian Meetinghouse, [139]f;
Ramsay House, [52]f;
Sea Captain's Daughter's House, [259]f;
Sea Captains' Houses, [159];
Spring Gardens, [197]f;
Stratford Hall, [93];
Swope House, [112]f;
Thompson House, [71]f;
Vowell-Snowden House, [222]f;
Washington Public School, [25];
Yeaton-Fairfax House, [232]f
Howsing, Robert, [3]
Huges, Benjamin, [215]
Hussey, Melissa Ann (Wood), [259]f
Hussey, Capt. Samuel Bancroft, [259]
Imports, [33]f
Indians, hostile attitude of, [14]
Industries, [42]
Janney, John, [46]
Jefferson, Thomas, ability as architect, [39]
Jewelers, [44]
Jockey Club, [29], [198];
Washington's disagreement with, [176]
Johns, Bishop, [136]
Johnson, Alexious, [215]